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THE ALPHABET PROJECT - Arduino and Raspberry PI compatible
IoT modems, shields and sensors


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ALPHABET's letters :
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OUR VISION:

Just one thought- bringing to you more powerful shields, borne from professional designs, at affordable prices. In this way, "THE ALPHABET PROJECT - professional Arduino, BeagleBone & Raspberry PI shields" becomes reality. From now on the mobile IoT becomes easy as that.

HOW WE DO THAT?

There's very simple: just porting some successful of our professional designs in a way to fit the small/medium IoT and automation gadget projects and DYI/hobby market niches.

WHY ALPHABET?

When you comunicate, first you'll need to know the words, but what you do if you did not "learn" the alphabet before? This is our task - bringing the alphabet's letters to you. Use our powerful "letters" to build your "words", then "communicate" using them.

European Award given to R&D Software Solutions

HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO USE THE ALPHABET?

Any of our shields has downloadable commented and structured examples. Playing with this examples and expanding the code you can obtain interesting applications. All hardware configurations are well documented.

ABOUT US:

We are a gang of guys having same passions: electronics, software... Since 2001, we are working as solution provider, incorporating electronics and IT technologies with our original concepts and ideas into smart and cost-effective solutions. Deeply involved in innovation, R&D Software Solutions received in 2006 as acknowledgement for its innovative ideas, the "GST SSC Bronze Award" between competitors like: IBM, Computer Associates, 17 European Universities and a batch of SME.



A   a-gsm shield

ARDUINO and RASPBERRY PI compatible GSM/GPRS/DTMF/SMS shield : a-gsm shield
it is one ARDUINO & RASPBERRY PI compatible GSM / GPRS / DTMF / SMS shield. Sorry... not "one", "the one"! The combination of supported features, some of them unique on market, make it the perfect match for anyone needs. Integrated antenna and U.FL connector for extenal one(YES!), embedded USB interface(mmm, good!), DUAL SIM(changing active SIM and network "on the fly"), micro SD adapter (maybe some data must be stored somehow), two regular 3.5mm stereo jacks mic and speaker (700mW-RMS!!!) are only some of them.
I almost forget: we embed into a-gsm shield one switching power supply that makes possible the usage of the Arduino / RasperryPI 5V/Vint output as powering source. Also, you can use the a-gsm shield as GPRS modem connect via USB with your computer, or you can use your phone adapter as power supply for the shield(uUSB B).;) We've tested all this powering schemas(especially for powering via Arduino 5V/Vin pins) until -95dB signal level and...IT IS WORKING!(...anyway, you use some decent power adapter for your Arduino / Raspberry!?)
Read more about a-gsm shield, buy it, download code examples (C for Arduino and Python for Raspberry PI) and start your DYI project with wireless communication....and remmember this: if you are involved in development of a small/medium size project requiring robust and reliable communication performance, a-gsm series is the solution.


A   a-gsmII - integrated antenna, dual SIM, GSM + SD + USB shield
Highly integrated GSM, USB, SD, dual SIM full size shield compatible all Arduino, Teensy, BeagleBone and RASPBERRY PI. The a-gsmII shield design enhance the integration and performances of the previous a-gsm shield and includes some new features inspired from customers feedback.
Just some features bellow:

  • quad band GSM/GPRS/DTMF - 850/950/1800/1900 MHz [worldwide coverage],
  • integrated GSM antenna and u.FL socket for external antenna,
  • DUAL SIM socket (placed on the top side of the shield),
  • USB (WIN/LINUX/MAC, RPI/BBB [Debian] support [USB mini type B],
  • UART [TX, RX], POWER ON/OFF, MODEM STATUS and MODEM RESET 2.8V up to 5V compliant interfaces,
  • micro SD slot (supporting micro TF cards up to 32Gb),
  • high performance switching power supply [5 powering modes available],
  • 2 x standard 3.5mm stereo jacks for high power output (870mW) audio and for capacitor microphone input.
  • other electrical interfaces, including SERIAL2,
  • 84.00x53.34mm standard ARDUINO form factor.

Plug and replace [compatible with] the original "Arduino GSM"/"Arduino GSM V2" shields, in (almost) all projects using the ITBP Arduino GSM hack class [download on https://itbrainpower.net/downloads]

RaspberryPI, BeagleBone, Arduino and Teensy families hardware compatible. C and Python software libraries and examples support.

More resources bellow:
- a-gsmII shield presentation
- a-gsmII shield technical data
- a-gsmII shield downloads

Buy online >>> a-gsmII shield



B   b-gsmgnss - integrated antenna, dual SIM, GSM + GNSS[GPS+GLONASS] + BTH 3.0 shield
Highly integrated GSM, GPS, GLONASS, BTH 3.0, USB, SD, dual SIM full size shield compatible all Arduino, Teensy, BeagleBone and RASPBERRY PI. The b-gsmgnss shield design enhance the integration and performances of the previous a-gsm shield and includes some new features inspired from customers feedback.
Just some features bellow:

  • quad band GSM/GPRS/DTMF - 850/950/1800/1900 MHz [worldwide coverage],
  • high accuracy GNSS [GPS+GLONASS] engine,
  • Bluetooth 3.0 interface (SPP and HFP profile support),
  • integrated GSM antenna and u.FL socket for external antenna,
  • DUAL SIM socket (placed on the top side of the shield),
  • USB (WIN/LINUX/MAC, RPI/BBB [Debian] support [USB mini type B],
  • UART [TX, RX], POWER ON/OFF, MODEM STATUS and MODEM RESET 2.8V up to 5V compliant interfaces,
  • micro SD slot (supporting micro TF cards up to 32Gb),
  • high performance switching power supply [5 powering modes available],
  • 2 x standard 3.5mm stereo jacks for high power output (800mW) audio and for capacitor microphone input.
  • other electrical interfaces, including SERIAL2,
  • 84.00x53.34mm standard ARDUINO form factor.

Plug and replace [compatible with] the original "Arduino GSM"/"Arduino GSM V2" shields, in (almost) all projects using the ITBP Arduino GSM hack class [download on https://itbrainpower.net/downloads]

RaspberryPI, BeagleBone, Arduino and Teensy families hardware compatible. C and Python software libraries and examples support.

More resources bellow:
- b-gsmgnss shield presentation
- b-gsmgnss shield technical data
- b-gsmgnss shield downloads

Buy online >>> b-gsmgnss shield



C   c-uGSM - dual SIM GSM modular modem shield
Dual SIM, quad band GSM modular modem shield for wearables, IoT, DRONES, Arduino, Teensy, Raspberry PI and BeagleBone.
Just some features bellow:

  • quad band GSM, with true world-wide coverage(850/950/1800/1900 MHz)
  • ultra compact implementation 1.25"x1.57"(31.75x39.88mm)
  • DUAL SIM(standard), single SIM active
  • 3-5V compatible RESET / POWER ON-OFF / RI / STS / RTS / CTS interfaces (auto-level)
  • 3-5V compatible UART (auto-level)
  • integrated USB adapter port (communication and powering)
  • integrated LiPol baterry charger
  • works with or without LiPol battery
  • optional external(20.3x34.29mm) pin to pin plugable 5-25V switching power supply
  • slim weight: around 10g
  • high power analog audio interface (output-700 mW RMS, in- capacitor MIC), available on 0.1" pin header
  • POWER ON/OFF and RESET push switches integrated
  • digital/powering inteface compliant with ITBMM interface [itbrainpower.net modular modem interface]
  • digital/powering inteface options: via 0.1"(2.54mm) pin header
  • USB/serial UART interfacing with Raspberry PI, Raspberry PI2, Raspberry PI3 and BeagleBone
  • Raspberry PI like boards direct interfacing (without wires) via i-hat3GGSM adapter boards
  • Arduino nano like boards direct interfacing (without wires) via j-328GSM3Glader adapter boards
  • uFL and SMA antenna connector versions
  • BIG SIZE PADS for connector soldering

  • mobile IoT software support for Arduino (including ATMEGA 328P support), ZERO local IoT configuration / parameterization, with data transfer optimisation and ~ 16kb kB ROM free under ARDUINO/ATMEGA328P compiling, SSL data transfer support and very easy code integration. The mobile IoT code implementation it is under Raspberry PI porting procedure.
  • Raspberry PI, Raspberry PI2, Raspberry PI3 and BeagleBone TCPIP TETHERING, GSM, GPRS, SMS, DTMF, voice, utilities code examples
  • Arduino GSM, GPRS, SMS, DTMF, voice, utilities code examples

how to with 3G / GSM shield - tutorial
download c-uGSM - GSM SHIELD (micro) - code examples (C for Arduino and Python for Raspberry PI)
Read more about c-uGSM micro shield/board
Read about Raspberry PI3 [with Raspbian Jessy] and c-uGSM shield SERIAL interfacing
How to BeagleBone Black with ITBP modular modems [including c-uGSM - dual SIM GSM modular modem shield]

More resources bellow:
- c-uGSM shield presentation
- c-uGSM shield technical data
- c-uGSM shield downloads

Buy online >> c-uGSM shield and compatible accesories



D   d-u3G - 3G/UMTS modular modem shield
compact 3G/UMTS modular modem shield for wearables, IoT, DRONES, Arduino, Teensy, Raspberry PI and BeagleBone.
Just some features bellow:

  • USA / EUROPE 3G/UMTS versions
  • ultra compact implementation 1.35"x1.57"(34.29x39.88mm)
  • 3-5V compatible RESET / POWER ON-OFF / RI / STS / RTS / CTS / SLEEP interfaces (auto-level)
  • 3-5V compatible UART (auto-level)
  • integrated USB adapter port (communication and powering)
  • integrated LiPol battery charger
  • works with or without LiPol battery
  • optional external(20.3x34.29mm) pin to pin plugable 5-25V switching power supply
  • slim weight: around 10g
  • digital audio interface available on 0.1" pin header
  • POWER ON and RESET/POWER OFF push switches integrated
  • digital/powering inteface compliant with ITBMM interface [itbrainpower.net modular modem interface]
  • digital/powering inteface options: via 0.1"(2.54mm) pin header
  • USB/serial UART interfacing with Raspberry PI, Raspberry PI2,Raspberry PI3 and BeagleBone
  • Raspberry PI like boards direct interfacing (without wires) via i-hat3GGSM adapter boards
  • Arduino nano like boards direct interfacing (without wires) via j-328GSM3Glader adapter boards
  • uFL and SMA antenna connector versions
  • BIG SIZE PADS for connector soldering

  • mobile IoT software support for Arduino (including ATMEGA 328P support), ZERO local IoT configuration / parameterization, with data transfer optimisation and ~ 16kb kB ROM free under ARDUINO/ATMEGA328P compiling, SSL data transfer support and very easy code integration. The mobile IoT code implementation it is under Raspberry PI porting procedure.
  • Raspberry PI, Raspberry PI2, Raspberry PI3 and BeagleBone TCPIP TETHERING, GSM, GPRS, SMS, DTMF, voice, utilities code examples
  • Arduino GSM, GPRS, SMS, DTMF, voice, utilities code examples

how to with 3G / GSM shield - tutorial
download d-u3G - 3G UMTS SHIELD (micro) - code examples (C for Arduino and Python for Raspberry PI)
Read more about d-u3G micro shield/board
Read about Raspberry PI3 [with Raspbian Jessy] and d-u3G shield SERIAL interfacing
How to BeagleBone Black with ITBP modular modems [including d-u3G - 3G UMTS modular modem shield]

More resources bellow:
- d-u3G shield presentation
- d-u3G shield technical data
- d-u3G shield downloads

Buy online >>> d-u3G shield and compatible accesories



F   f-audioOutputs - audio extender board for c-uGSM and h-nanoGSM shields
Just some features bellow:

  • c-uGSM and h-nanoGSM shields compatible accessory
  • 2 x audio sockets bundle extender board
  • used for standard PC headset / speaker + microphone audio connection via 3.5mm audio jacks
  • the bundle contains 3.5mm stereo socket 2pcs. and audio PCB extender board 1pcs.
  • Multiple 3D connect options.
  • BIG SIZE PADS for connector soldering









f-audioOutputs connecting options and howto

Buy online >>> f-AudioOutputs boards adapter



H   h-nanoGSM - quad band GSM + BTH 3.0 shield (nano)
Arduino, Teensy, Raspberry PI and BeagleBone compatible GSM + BTH 3.0 modular modem nano shield.
Breaf features bellow:

  • Not only a GSM break board, but an GSM shield in nano format having big soldering pads
  • quad band GSM, with true world-wide coverage(850/950/1800/1900 MHz)
  • Bluetooth 3.0 interface (SPP and HFP profile support)
  • ultra compact implementation 1.25"x1.16"(31.75x29.46mm)
  • STANDARD SIZE SIM
  • 2.8-5V compatible POWER ON-OFF / RI / STS / RTS interfaces (auto-level)
  • 2.8-5V compatible UART (auto-level)
  • integrated USB adapter port (communication and powering)
  • integrated LiPol baterry charger
  • works with or without LiPol battery
  • optional external(20.3x34.29mm) pin to pin plugable 5-25V switching power supply (the g-SPS family)
  • slim weight: around 8g
  • Analog audio interface (available on 0.1" pin header) and and via BLUETOOTH AUDIO
  • POWER ON/OFF push switch integrated
  • digital/powering inteface compliant with ITBMM interface [itbrainpower.net modular modem interface]
  • digital/powering inteface options: via 0.1"(2.54mm) pin header
  • USB/serial UART interfacing with Raspberry PI, Raspberry PI2, Raspberry PI3 and BeagleBone
  • Raspberry PI like boards direct interfacing (without wires) via i-hat3GGSM adapter boards
  • Arduino nano like boards direct interfacing (without wires) via j-328GSM3Glader adapter boards
  • uFL and SMA antenna connector versions
  • BIG SIZE PADS for connector soldering

  • mobile IoT software support for Arduino (including ATMEGA 328P support), ZERO local IoT configuration / parameterization, with data transfer optimisation and ~ 16kb kB ROM free under ARDUINO/ATMEGA328P compiling, SSL data transfer support and very easy code integration. The mobile IoT code implementation it is under Raspberry PI porting procedure.
  • Raspberry PI, Raspberry PI2, Raspberry PI3, and BeagleBone TCPIP TETHERING, GSM, GPRS, SMS, DTMF, voice, utilities code examples
  • Arduino GSM, GPRS, SMS, DTMF, voice, utilities code examples

how to with 3G / GSM shield - tutorial
download h-nanoGSM - GSM SHIELD (nano) - software support files (C for Arduino and Python for Raspberry PI)
Read more about h-nanoGSM nano shield
Read about Raspberry PI3 [with Raspbian Jessy] and c-uGSM shield SERIAL interfacing
How to BeagleBone Black with ITBP modular modems [including h-nanoGSM - GSM + BTH 3.0 modular modem shield]

More resources bellow:
- h-nanoGSM shield presentation
- h-nanoGSM shield technical data
- h-nanoGSM shield downloads

Buy online >>> h-nanoGSM shield and compatible accesories



G   g-SPS - switching power supply for GSM / 3G shields
Compact modular switching power supplies for ITBP modular modems [c-uGSM, d-3G, h-nanoGSM and l-LTE]. Two versions available(4V and 5V output), 20.30x34.29mm and with weight around 4g.
Just some features bellow:

    g-SPS 1.02 - 4V [DDRV]
  • ITBP modular modems [c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM / l-LTE shields] compatible accessory
  • main usage as "plug and run" in power adapter for c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM / l-LTE shields in NO Lithium Polymer power in configuration
  • triple way power in, including c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM shields USB powering source
  • pin 2 pin compatible with ITBP modular modem interface [c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM / l-LTE shields], including 4 + 5 pass trough connectivity for logical interfacing
  • accept input voltages between 5-16V
  • 4V output with 600mA typical and maximum 2A in burst mode
  • BIG SIZE PADS for connector soldering



  • g-SPS 1.02 - 5V [LiPOL]
  • ITBP modular modems [c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM / l-LTE shields] compatible accessory
  • main usage as "plug and run" in power adapter for c-uGSM / d-u3G shields in WITH Lithium Polymer power in configuration
  • alternate usage as "power adapter for Raspberry PI, Raspberry PI2, Raspberry PI3 and any 5V Arduino shields
  • dual way power in, including c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM / l-LTE shields USB powering source
  • pin 2 pin compatible with ITBP modular modem interface [c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM / l-LTE shields], including 4 + 5 pass trough connectivity for logical interfacing
  • accept input voltages between 6-16V
  • 5V output with 600mA typical and maximum 2A in burst mode
  • BIG SIZE PADS for connector soldering


Buy online >>> g-SPS switching power supplies



I   i-hatGSM3G - RASPBERRY PI adapter board for ITBP modular modems [c-uGSM, h-nanoGSM, d-u3G and l-LTE]
Just some features bellow:

  • ITBP modular modems [c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM / l-LTE shields] compatible accessory
  • convenient and elegant connectivity (no more wires) to the RPI boards, in Raspberry PI HAT mode
  • Raspberry PI B+, Raspberry PI 2, Raspberry PI ZERO and Raspberry PI 3 compatible
  • compatible with ITBP modular modem [c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM / l-LTE shields], chained or not (direct mode, first picture) with g-SPS 4V/5V switching power supply boards
  • compatible with other Linux ARM boards having the PIO connector compatible with PRi (Eg. BananaPI, BeagleBone,...)
  • multiple 3D connect options.
  • compatible with ITBP modular modems [c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM / l-LTE shields], chained or not (direct mode, first picture) with g-SPS 4V/5V switching power supply boards





  • used in chain (like in second picture)with g-SPS 5V version [LiPOL], can be used to power any flavor of Raspberry PI boards (including Raspberry PI 3)
  • the bundle contains: 2.54 mm(0.1") 2x10 pin-header socket 1pcs., 2.54 mm(0.1") 1x10 pin-header socket 1pcs. and i-hatGSM3G RPi HAT adapter board 1pcs.
  • BIG SIZE PADS for connector soldering



  • i-hatGSM3G RPi hat adapter board connecting options and how to


Buy online >>> i-HAT Raspberry PI adapter boards for itbrainpower.net modular modems



J   j-328GSM3GLader - Arduino Micro / Arduino Mini / Arduino Nano adapter board for c-uGSM, h-nanoGSM & d-u3G shields
Just some features bellow:

  • ITBP modular modems [c-uGSM / d-u3G / h-nanoGSM / l-LTE shields] compatible accessory
  • convenient and elegant connectivity for Arduino Micro boards
  • fast way to built your mobile IoT hardware,
  • compatible with Arduino Micro, Arduino Nano USB, ArduinoPro Mini, Atmega32U4 based Fio board, a-star mini (no GND connection), Arduino Yun Mini, Metro Mini 328 (no GND connection), Pro Trinket (no GND connection), RedStick, other mini-boards
  • connects c-uGSM and d-u3G shields with Arduino Micro boards, in chained mode or direct
  • can be used even for interfacing with ARDUINO UNO (or other full size) shield!
  • multiple 3D connect options.
  • the bundle contains: 2.54 mm(0.1") 1x10 pin-header socket 1pcs., 2.54 mm(0.1") 1x8 pin-header socket 1pcs. and j-328GSM3GLader Arduino Micro adapter board 1pcs.
  • BIG SIZE PADS for connector soldering


j-328GSM3GLader Arduino Micro adapter board connecting options and how to

Buy online >>> j-LADER Arduino Micro adapter boards for itbrainpower.net modular modems



L   l-LTE - 4G LTE modular modem + GNSS [GPS+GLONASS] shield
4G LTE modular modem shield for IoT, ARDUINO, BEAGLEBONE, RASPBERRY PI and DRONES.
Just some features bellow:

  • High speed 4G LTE CAT4 module - Quectel EC25 [for the l-LTE with LLTE107-CAT4#xxx-yyy PN] - speeds up to LTE FDD Max 150Mbps (DL) Max 50Mbps (UL) / LTE TDD Max 130Mbps (DL) Max 35Mbps (UL)
    or,
  • IoT/M2M-optimized 4G LTE CAT1 module - Quectel EC21 [for the l-LTE with LLTE107-CAT1#xxx-yyy PN] - speeds up to LTE FDD Max 10Mbps (DL) Max 5Mbps (UL)

  • EUROPEAN versions supports 4G with backwards compatibility to 3G and GSM
    and,
  • NORTH AMERICAN versions supports 4G with backwards compatibility to 3G

  • high performances GNSS engine embedded with parallel GPS and Glonass satellites interpolation for best accuracy and signal sensitivity. Supports active and passive GNSS antennas.

  • the first 4G LTE modular shield [RaspberryPI, Beagle Bone and Arduino] on market
  • ultra compact implementation 1.35"x1.93" (34.29 x 49.02mm) - the most compact 4G modular shield available today
  • 3-5V compatible RESET / POWER ON-OFF / RI / STS / RTS / CTS / SLEEP interfaces (auto-level)
  • 3-5V compatible UART (auto-level)
  • integrated USB adapter port (communication and powering)
  • integrated LiPol battery charger
  • works with or without LiPol battery
  • optional external(20.3x34.29mm) pin to pin plugable 5-25V switching power supply
  • slim weight: around 10g
  • digital audio interface available on 0.1" pin header
  • POWER ON/OFF and RESET push switches integrated
  • digital/powering inteface compliant with ITBMM interface [itbrainpower.net modular modem interface]
  • digital/powering inteface options: via 0.1"(2.54mm) pin header
  • USB & serial UART interfacing with Raspberry PI, Raspberry PI2, Raspberry PI3 and BeagleBone
  • Raspberry PI like boards direct interfacing (without wires) via i-hat3GGSM adapter boards
  • Arduino nano like boards direct interfacing (without wires) via j-328GSM3Glader adapter boards
  • uFL and SMA [4G side] antenna connector versions
  • BIG SIZE PADS for connector soldering

  • mobile IoT software support for Arduino (including ATMEGA 328P support), ZERO local IoT configuration / parameterization, with data transfer optimisation and ~ 16kb kB ROM free under ARDUINO/ATMEGA328P compiling, SSL data transfer support and very easy code integration. The mobile IoT code implementation it is under Raspberry PI porting procedure.
  • Raspberry PI, Raspberry PI2, Raspberry PI3 and BeagleBone GNSS [GPS+GLONASS], TCPIP TETHERING, GSM, GPRS, SMS, DTMF, utilities code examples
  • Arduino GNSS [GPS+GLONASS], GSM, GPRS, SMS, DTMF, utilities code examples

how to start with ITBP modular modem shields - tutorial
download l-LTE - 4G LTE modular modem shield - code examples (C for Arduino and Python for Raspberry PI and BeagleBone)
Read more about l-LTE 4G LTE modular modem
Setup the UART interfacing between Raspberry PI3 [with Raspbian Jessy] and ITBP modular modems [including l-LTE - 4G LTE modular modem shield]
How to BeagleBone Black with ITBP modular modems [including l-LTE - 4G LTE modular modem shield]

More resources bellow:
- l-LTE shield presentation
- l-LTE shield technical data
- l-LTE shield downloads

Buy online >>> l-LTE shields and compatible accesories



S   s-Sense - breakout board sensor family, I2C interface
What's the human mind without senses? Similar, what's the IoT without sensors support? This why we designed our sensor series gathered under s-Sense name. For now, 6 environmental and air quality sensors having I2C interface.

s-Sense by itbrainpower.net I2C BME688
* BME688 [Air Quality - gas scanner, VSC (Volatile Sulfur Compounds), bVOC (body volatile organic componds), temperature, humidity and pressure AI (artificial intelligence) - "the digital nose" - datasheet] sensor breakout
* input voltages between 3.3-5V
* I2C interface, 3.3-5V auto [default I2C voltage follows the powering voltage]
* I2C voltage option via solder jumper [Eg.: power at 5V and I2C at 3.3V; power and I2C at 2.2V]
* alternative sensor I2C addresses via solder jumpers
* compatible with Arduino (all), Raspberry PI (all) and other SBC / MCU
* compatible with xyz-mIoT boards(Arduino Zero like)
* big soldering pads on 2.54 mm [0.1"] pitch for standard row header / connector
* 13x27mm, around 2grams

Go to >> BME688 sensor breakout product page




s-Sense by itbrainpower.net I2C CCS811 + HDC2010
* CCS811 [Air Quality - CO2 and tVOC (total volatile organic componds) - datasheet] and HDC2010 [temperature and humidity - datasheet] sensors bundle breakout
* input voltages between 3.3-5V
* I2C interface, 3.3-5V auto [default I2C voltage follows the powering voltage]
* I2C voltage option via solder jumper [Eg.: power at 5V and I2C at 3.3V; power and I2C at 2.2V]
* additional CCS811 WAKE, RESET and IRQ signals are available on PCB bottom
* additional HDC2010 IRQ signal is available on PCB bottom
* alternative sensor I2C addresses via solder jumpers
* compatible with Arduino (all), Raspberry PI (all) and other SBC / MCU
* compatible with xyz-mIoT boards(Arduino Zero like)
* big soldering pads on 2.54 mm [0.1"] pitch for standard row header / connector
* 13x27mm, around 2grams

Go to >> CCS811 + HDC2010 sensors bundle breakout product page  




s-Sense by itbrainpower.net I2C BME680
* BME680 [Air Quality - gas, including bVOC (body volatile organic componds), temperature, humidity and pressure - datasheet] sensor breakout
* input voltages between 3.3-5V
* I2C interface, 3.3-5V auto [default I2C voltage follows the powering voltage]
* I2C voltage option via solder jumper [Eg.: power at 5V and I2C at 3.3V; power and I2C at 2.2V]
* alternative sensor I2C addresses via solder jumpers
* compatible with Arduino (all), Raspberry PI (all) and other SBC / MCU
* compatible with xyz-mIoT boards(Arduino Zero like)
* big soldering pads on 2.54 mm [0.1"] pitch for standard row header / connector
* 13x27mm, around 2grams

Go to >> BME680 sensor breakout product page




s-Sense by itbrainpower.net I2C CCS811
* CCS811 [Air Quality - CO2 and tVOC (total volatile organic componds) - datasheet] sensor breakout
* input voltages between 3.3-5V
* I2C interface, 3.3-5V auto [default I2C voltage follows the powering voltage]
* I2C voltage option via solder jumper [Eg.: power at 5V and I2C at 3.3V; power and I2C at 2.2V]
* additional CCS811 WAKE, RESET and IRQ signals are available on PCB bottom
* alternative sensor I2C addresse via solder jumper
* compatible with Arduino (all), Raspberry PI (all) and other SBC / MCU
* compatible with xyz-mIoT boards(Arduino Zero like)
* big soldering pads on 2.54 mm [0.1"] pitch for standard row header / connector
* 13x27mm, around 2grams

Go to >> CCS811 sensor breakout product page  




s-Sense by itbrainpower.net I2C BME280
* BME280 [temperature, humidity and pressure - datasheet] sensor breakout
* input voltages between 3.3-5V
* I2C interface, 3.3-5V auto [default I2C voltage follows the powering voltage]
* I2C voltage option via solder jumper [Eg.: power at 5V and I2C at 3.3V; power and I2C at 2.2V]
* alternative sensor I2C addresses via solder jumpers
* compatible with Arduino (all), Raspberry PI (all) and other SBC / MCU
* compatible with xyz-mIoT boards(Arduino Zero like)
* big soldering pads on 2.54 mm [0.1"] pitch for standard row header / connector * 13x27mm, around 2grams

Go to >> BME260 sensor breakout product page



s-Sense by itbrainpower.net I2C HDC2010
* HDC2010 [temperature and humidity - datasheet] sensor breakout
* input voltages between 3.3-5V
* I2C interface, 3.3-5V auto [default I2C voltage follows the powering voltage]
* I2C voltage option via solder jumper [Eg.: power at 5V and I2C at 3.3V; power and I2C at 2.2V]
* additional HDC2010 IRQ signal is available on PCB bottom
* alternative sensor I2C addresses via solder jumpers
* compatible with Arduino (all), Raspberry PI (all) and other SBC / MCU
* compatible with xyz-mIoT boards(Arduino Zero like)
* big soldering pads on 2.54 mm [0.1"] pitch for standard row header / connector

* 13x27mm, around 2grams

Go to >> HDC2010 sensor breakout product page




s-Sense by itbrainpower.net I2C BMP280
* BMP280 [temperature and pressure - datasheet] sensor breakout
* input voltages between 3.3-5V
* I2C interface, 3.3-5V auto [default I2C voltage follows the powering voltage]
* I2C voltage option via solder jumper [Eg.: power at 5V and I2C at 3.3V; power and I2C at 2.2V]
* alternative sensor I2C addresses via solder jumpers
* compatible with Arduino (all), Raspberry PI (all) and other SBC / MCU
* compatible with xyz-mIoT boards(Arduino Zero like)
* big soldering pads on 2.54 mm [0.1"] pitch for standard row header / connector * 13x27mm, around 2grams

Go to >> BMP280 sensor breakout product page


Read more about >> s-Sense air quality and environmental sensor product family.



U   u-GSM - universal modular modem having RPI / BBB / ITBPMM embedded interfaces

LTE CAT M1? NB IoT? LTE CAT 4? LTE CAT 1? UMTS? GSM? Just u-GSM! But, why "u"? "u" because it's unified, ultimate, unique, unbelievable and ... unobtainable, until now!

itbrainpower.net u-GSM shield it is the worldwide first and most compact modular modem that supports ALL deployed GSM standards [LTE NB IoT / LTE CATM1 / LTE CAT4 / LTE CAT1 / UMTS-3G / GSM-2G] in one unified design!

This amazing u-GSM shield may replace all different modem designs by giving to you the same form factor, same interfaces and same integration approach. Just pick the PN that fits your request and that's all.

Not only all GSM standards are supported, but popular SBCs [Raspberry PI (all B GPPIO interface versions) and Beagle Bone Black are supported directly trough integrated interfaces] and micro-controller shields [Arduino, Teensy and any other 3-5V MCUs] are supported too.

This second generation modular modem embeds unique and rare features and was brewed thanks to our team design experience, thanks to the vision of Quectel engineers team and to our customers feedback.

Some of those amazing features, that makes u-GSM to be the ultimate, the unique and the unbelievable modem, are listed bellow:
  • Raspberry PI, Beagle Bone Black and ITBPMM embedded interfaces
  • standard, the PCB perfectly fits with Beagle Bone Black but, you can trim the PCB in order to fit the Raspberry PI format, or the ITBPMM format
  • the USB port is available via USB soldering PADS and via USB mini B
  • external SIM support via sordering PADS
  • VIA pads for super-capacitor [or additional capacitor] soldering
  • modem power separation [enables modem advanced sleep mode]
  • solder jumpers for alternate configuration

We must not forget about oldies, but goldies [some legacy features present also in l-LTE, d-u3G, c-uGSM and h-nanoGSM designs] like:
  • ITBPMM interface - 3-5V auto voltage support for UART and control GPIOs [ENABLE, RESET, STATUS and RI]
  • USB drivers with Raspberry PI and BeagleBone Black Debian support, Win...
  • embedded LiPo battery / LiIon battery / super-capacitor charger --> u-GSM can be powered directly from RPI / BBB 5V PINs!!!, from USB or external 5V 150mA power sourse
  • supports direct powering from 4V, 650mA sustained and 2A pulse capable power supply[no battery, no super-capacitor required]
  • RESET push switches integrated
  • digital/powering inteface compliant with ITBMM interface [itbrainpower.net modular modem interface]
  • u.FL and SMA F antenna connector versions
  • ITBPMM interface BIG SIZE PADS for connector soldering
  • compact design [main partition -wo RPI&BBB interfaces]: 27 x 45mm
  • slim weight: around 10g
  • Python, PPP and shell scripting support for Linux
  • Arduino C code support

Go to >> u-GSM shield product pages

u-GSM shield bottom - reference - version v1.0 (jpg)
u-GSM shield top - reference - version v1.0 (jpg)
u-GSM shield RPI, BBB and ITBPMM pin and config jumpers mapping - version v1.0 (jpg)
u-GSM SHIELD RASPBERRY PI and BEAGLEBONE BLACK HARDWARE HOWTO

click here to see modems specifications...

Additional u-GSM by itbrainpower.net resources:

- u-GSM SHIELD RASPBERRY PI and BEAGLEBONE BLACK HARDWARE HOWTO
- u-GSM shield downloads

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XYZ   xyz-mIOT by itbrainpower.net - ARM0 IoT sensors platform w. LTE NB IoT/CAT M1 modem

itbrainpower.net xyz-mIoT it is the worldwide first and most compact board in this class, that combines the functionality of the ATSAMD21G ARM0 microcontroller (Arduino Zero compatible design), embedded THS + tVOC + HALL + IR + tilt/vibration sensors and global LPWR LTE CATM1 or NB-IoT / 3G / GSM connectivity.

In addition to already embedded sensors, the abundance of interfaces [I2C, SPI, UART, 13 digital I/O - 1WIRE and PWM capable, 5 analog inputs and more] combined with the power and the versatility of the ARM0 core provides endless devices / sensors / actuators interfacing IoT solution.

Multiple powering profiles are supported, as: LiPO, super-capacitor, 5V direct powering, power-harvesting mode [Eg.: small solar cell] and Lithium primer battery.

Multiple LPWR LTE [CAT M1 or NB IoT] / 3G-UMTS / GSM global modem options are available for your choice, covering your project budget and requirements. All GSM / 3G / LPR LTE models share the very same 4.50x3.50cm unified design.

On board several additional interfaces, useful for integration, are available:
  • JTAG connector VIAs (2x5x1.27mm)
  • external SIM socket connecting pads (1.27mm)
  • modem USB soldering pads (only for 3G and LTE CATM1 variants)
  • modem UART port monitoring pads (4 debug)
  • super-capacitor / additional capacitor soldering pads
  • TILT / REED soldering pads

Additional onboard features:
  • VIN voltage monitoring
  • VBAT (LiPO / super-cappacitor) voltage monitoring

Also, 10 PCB solder jumpers offers the possibility for enabling / disabling LEDs and other embedded features.

Beyond obvious target applications [smart modems with "last-gasp", access control and environment monitoring for IoT gateways, air quality monitoring, smart metering, smart machinery for legacy controllers, smart bees farming (hives monitoring), smart city applications, security & tracking, emergency pagers and many other], itbrainpower.net xyz-mIoT is the ideal solution for integrators and DYI fans wanting to design and deploy in a timely manner their LTE CAT M1 and NB-IoT (or legacy 3G/UMTS and GSM) IoT projects regardless previous experience in modems and network technology.

ARDUINO (arduino.cc v >= 1.8.5) integration, together with transparent socket class support, interrupt-based programming support and CLOUD code offers fast IoT to CLOUD application deployment time.

Go to >> xyz-mIoT shield product pages



itbrainpower.net xyz-mIoT v2.09 brief technical specifications
Microcontroller SAMD21 Cortex-M0+ 32bit low power ARM MCU [Arduino Zero compliant design]
Dimensions/weight35x45mm / around 6g
Power Supply (USB/VIN/Vcc) 5V / 5-7V / 3.6-4.2V
Supported LiPo Battery (integrated charger)LiPo 1cell - 3.7V
Interfacing Logig Voltage Level3.3V
Digital I/O Pins13
PWM pins12
UART port (hardware)1
SPI(hardware) port1
I2C(hardware) port1
Analog Pins5 (ADC 8/10/12 bit)
External interrupts8
DC Current per I/O Pin7 mA
Flash Memory / SRAM256 Kb / 32Kb
Clock Speed32.768 kHz (RTC), 48 MHz
On board Sensors (mix and match): 
DHT sensor (optional)HDC2010 (Temperature ±0.2C typ. / Humidity ±2%)
tVOC & eCO2 sensor (optional)CCS811 (CO2 400-8192ppm / tVOC 0-1187ppb)
HALL or IR sensor (optional)DRV5032 or KP-2012P3C (IR 940 nM)
second IR sensor (optional)KP-2012P3C (IR 940 nM)
TILT or REED sensor (optional)SW200D(±15degree) / REED
LPWR LTE / 3G / GSM & embedded SIM options: 
2G modemM95FA (quad band GSM, worldwide coverage)
3G modemUG96 (3G worldwide + GSM900 + GSM 1800)
LTE CAT M1 modemBG96 (LTE CAT M1 + NB IoT + GSM worldwide + GNSS [GPS+GLONASS])
NB IoT modemBC95G (NB IoT only, worldwide)
Industrial Embedded SIM(optional)VQFN-8 5.00*6.00 mm (Eg: SLM76CF3201P)
GPS option (only for LTE CAT M1 variant):
GNSS [GPS + GLONASS]YES, having AAPM*
* AAPM - active antenna power management 


xyz-mIoT by itbrainpower.net resources:
* xyz-mIoT sensors IoT shield downloads

* LTE CATM1 or GSM temperature and humidity IOT CLOUD monitoring how to, using the xyz-mIOT shield. T-15 minutes... html, online

* Taste the NB IoT flavour [xyz-mIoT shield equipped with BC95G - NB IoT testing] html, online
* NB IoT UDP cloud how to - xyz-mIoT shield equipped with BC95G html, online

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